Benedictine Oblate #2 - Page 54

Luigi Daniele · #**796** Aug 21, '12, 12:47 pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by jwinch2

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WTmkD...&feature=g-u-u

Fr. Aquinas Nichols, OSB on the Holy Eucharist in the Sacrifice of the Mass.

Peace,

Wow. Fantastic homily (and only 7.5 minutes

).

Thanks for sharing it, Jason.

Luigi Daniele · #**797** Aug 22, '12, 4:54 pm

I have to laugh.

OK. It appears (I am awaiting collaborating confirmation) that I have hit another snag.

If you all recall, I initially had reservations* about joining the OFS chapter near me. My biggest reservation was that almost all the members were Hispanic as the main language folks*. I then found out that there are a fair number (5 or 6) that speak English. I could live with that. Problem? The meetings are mainly in Spanish*.

Can't live with that, obviously.*

If this is colloborated, then I will have no choice (and, again, I in no way want that to sound as if I am settling in any way: I love the Bennies) but to step sideways again to the Oblates.

Some of you have received a PM indicating this before, and I thought that the matter had been resolved, but apparently not in light of the above information.

I would like to ask for your prayers (again). Hopefully it will be the last time that I have to do so regarding this matter. Thank you and God bless you abundantly.

*NB: I have absolutely nothing against Hispanics. I think that they are wonderful people and my brothers and sisters. It's just that I can't speak it a lick. I can understand rudimentary Spanish OK, but certainly not "Church" Spanish

Tampa Dave · #**798** Aug 22, '12, 7:26 pm

Maybe you can hold meetings in Latin so you're all equally confused.

Luigi Daniele · #**799** Aug 23, '12, 6:41 am

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tampa Dave

Maybe you can hold meetings in Latin so you're all equally confused.

Luigi Daniele · #**800** Aug 23, '12, 10:26 am

Came across this quite by accident.

Jason, have you ever heard of this?

jwinch2 · #**801** Aug 23, '12, 12:58 pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by Luigi Daniele

Came across this quite by accident.

Jason, have you ever heard of this?

I've seen some of that, but not in that format.

Thanks!

Gertabelle · #**802** Aug 25, '12, 10:45 pm

Well, nothing like jumping into the middle of a very long conversation, but here I go.

First, I have not made the time to read all the previous posts - 800 is a bit to catch up on.

Second, I have filled out and am ready to mail my application to a Franciscan lay association (not third order, but still Franciscan)... But this whole oblate thing started nagging at me and I began wondering whether I should wait on mailing my application.

I was a postulant and novice in a Benedictine monastery some 25 years ago. I have some familiarity with the Oblates from the perspective of a nun, but not as a lay person. My Sisters, as I call them, moved two hours away and built a new monastery fiteen (?) years ago, and I finally went to visit them - for the first time last weekend. It was really something to see one of the "young" sisters now in her fifties and Abbess!

There is actually a claustral oblate living in their community at present - didn't even know such a thing existed

Well, I guess I don't really have anything to add to this conversation, except my thanks for all of you keeping the thread going all this time. And maybe just a hello from Colorado

God bless you all.

Gertie

Luigi Daniele · #**803** Aug 26, '12, 2:38 pm

Welcome aboard Gertie

All I can add is that there are several of us here who started
pursuing one vocation and moved to another
Some of us *cough cough* more than once
Keep praying
I have prayed for you

Gertabelle · #**804** Aug 26, '12, 9:16 pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by Luigi Daniele

Welcome aboard Gertie

All I can add is that there are several of us here who started
pursuing one vocation and moved to another
Some of us *cough cough* more than once
Keep praying
I have prayed for you

Thank you very much for your prayers.

And may I ask what you have decided?

Gertie

Luigi Daniele · #**805** Aug 28, '12, 3:21 pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by Luigi Daniele

OK. It appears (I am awaiting collaborating confirmation) that I have hit another snag.

If you all recall, I initially had reservations* about joining the OFS chapter near me. My biggest reservation was that almost all the members were Hispanic as the main language folks*. I then found out that there are a fair number (5 or 6) that speak English. I could live with that. Problem? The meetings are mainly in Spanish*.

Can't live with that, obviously.*

Wooooooooooooooooohoooooooooooooooooo

It isn't true!!!

Reported by an OFS member who hasn't been to a meeting there in years.

The only part of meetings that are in Spanish are when (and if) the meetings break up into small groups for discussion.

So, in answer to Gertie's question in post # 804:

FRANCISCAN!

Marauder · #**806** Aug 29, '12, 6:48 am

Quote:

Originally Posted by Luigi Daniele

FRANCISCAN!

Hopefully you can understand if this time I refrain from again saying welcome back until you have attended a few meetings

No matter what I will say good luck brother in your continued discernment
and
Pax et bonum,
Jim

Luigi Daniele · #**807** Aug 29, '12, 7:31 am

Don't blame you one bit fratello

But I finally know. Thanks entirely be to.God and to
the prayers of all of you
Pace e bene,
-Lou

Tampa Dave · #**808** Sep 4, '12, 2:09 pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by Luigi Daniele

Welcome aboard Gertie

All I can add is that there are several of us here who started
pursuing one vocation and moved to another
Some of us *cough cough* more than once
Keep praying
I have prayed for you

I've been to the Lake Erie shore for the past 10 days. Welcome me back!

As for working through discernment, one must be sure before final commitment. Luigi has had some tough breaks along the way, so its particularly exciting to see him return to the fold of his Franciscan brothers. Keep us posted on the meetings, Luigi!

As for me, I've been incredibly lucky. I explored third orders but somehow fell into Opus Dei. I absolutely love the prelature and I've formalized my commitment by officially becoming an Opus Dei cooperator. I expect to write my letter to Rome seeking admission as a supernumerary some time next year. The Opus Dei plan of life has become an important part of my daily life, so looking back for me!

Luigi Daniele · #**809** Sep 4, '12, 2:12 pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tampa Dave

I've been to the Lake Erie shore for the past 10 days. Welcome me back!

As for working through discernment, one must be sure before final commitment. Luigi has had some tough breaks along the way, so its particularly exciting to see him return to the fold of his Franciscan brothers. Keep us posted on the meetings, Luigi!

As for me, I've been incredibly lucky. I explored third orders but somehow fell into Opus Dei. I absolutely love the prelature and I've formalized my commitment through active participation and financial donations. The Opus Dei plan of life has become an important part of my daily life. No looking back for me!

Glad to have you back, David

Tampa Dave · #**810** Sep 4, '12, 2:14 pm

Thanks, Luigi!

I wish I were still at the Lake condominium. My wife and I had both daughters and our future son-in-law under one roof for over a week. It was wonderful!